PHYS 137Advanced Optics Laboratory
Application of advanced optical techniques to the study of problems in astrophysics, physics, chemistry, biology, and engineering. Techniques include interferometry, Fourier optics, adaptive optics, optical tweezers, photon correlation spectroscopy, optical pumping, laser spectroscopy, and more.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 102 or ECE 102; PHYS 133, or ECE 130L and (CSE 107 or STAT 131); or by permission of instructor.
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When it runs
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Laboratory | Tue Thu 11:30am–3:15pm | Nat Sci 2 221 | A. Sher | Open 4/10 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Laboratory | Asynchronous | — | Staff | Closed 0/0 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Sher | 2.8 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 63% | 19 |
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